Prácticas Pedagógicas

1. Flexibility

Under flexibility performance criteria, we can categorise mobile phone features that can

support new and changing environments as users require. For example, a mobile phone

that supports SIM cards will be flexible for people who want to transfer their contacts

list from their existing phone to a new phone. Table 3.2 shows the mobile phone

Table 3.2 Flexibility performance criteria

Features Description

Speaker Phone Allow users to use speaker phone while they are driving. Voice Control Allow users to use voice to make/receive phone calls. Multi-language Allow users to switch the menu into different languages. Null Button Allow users to turn on/off the silent mode by pressing a button. SIM Card Allow users to transfer the phone contact from one to another. Customizable Theme Allow users to change their favourite wallpaper on the phone.

2. Capability

Mobile phone features that support or assist users doing their job would be categorised

as capability performance criteria. For example, people can take a photo instantly by

using a camera-enabled mobile phone or view a directions guide using a GPS-enabled

mobile phone. Mobile phone features that meet the capability requirements are shown in

Table 3.3.

Table 3.3 Capability Performance Criteria

Features Description

Camera Allow users to take photos using the mobile phone. Video Call Allow users to make 2-way video conversations.

Video Camera Allow users to record videos by using the mobile phone. Document Viewer Allow users to open and edit Word, Excel and/or PDF files. Voice Recorder Allow users to record voice.

Time Management Tools Allow users to use tools like a to-do-list, calendar and calculator. HTML Allow users to browse the Internet by using their mobile phone.

GPS

Allow users to use GPS functions to locate their current destination.

Text Message Allow users to text a message to others.

Vibrate Alert users by vibration when there is an incoming call.

3. Connectivity

Connectivity performance criteria categorise mobile phone features that can open or use

performance criteria can be applied when people are using Skype to make a call by

using a Wi-Fi enabled mobile phone. Table 3.4 shows the mobile phone features under

the connectivity performance criteria.

Table 3.4 Connectivity performance criteria

Features Description

Infrared Allow users to transfer file wirelessly through other device. WAP Mobile phones which have WAP function.

GPRS Mobile phones which have GPRS function.

WIFI Allow users to access the Internet through wireless LAN. Email Allow users to send/receive the email.

HSDP Allow users to download/upload a file wirelessly in 3.5Mbps. Push to Talk Allow users to use their mobile phone as "Walkie-Talkie".

4. Reliability

Reliability performance criteria categorise mobile phone features that can continue

operating despite internal part failure. For example, business men/women always talk

on the phone, so mobile phones that have longer talk times & standby times would be

more reliable for them. Table 3.5 indicates the mobile phone features under reliability

performance criteria.

Table 3.5 Reliability performance criteria

Features Description

Talk Time The maximum talk time which allows users to call. Standby Time The maximum standby time of a mobile phone. Battery Replacement Allow users to replace the battery of the mobile phone. Internal Memory Internal memory of a mobile phone.

Water Proof A mobile phone that has a water resistance function.

Operation System Operating system of the mobile phone, e.g. Windows or Symbian

(Note: This definition of the reliability is a property of the mobile phone itself, not of the communication network, or of the warrantee provided by the supplier.)

5. Usability

Usability performance criteria can be applied to mobile phone features that involve the

ease of use of a phone and minimise the actions required to complete a task. For

example, people can make a phone call more easily by using speed-dialling instead.

Table 3.6 shows mobile phone features that are categorised as usability performance

criteria.

Table 3.6 Usability performance criteria

Features Description

Touch Screen A mobile phone that has a touch screen enabled function. Joystick Allow users to scroll and select the menu by using a joystick.

QWERTY

Allow users to write emails or messages by using a mini keyboard.

Picture Caller ID Allow users to see the caller's photo when receiving a call. One Touch Emergency Allow users to make an emergency call by pressing a button. Speed Dialling Allow users to make a quick call by pressing a button. Predictive Text Entry Allow users to type their messages in a faster way. Screen Size Screen size of the mobile phone.

Size Dimension of the mobile phone (width x length x height). Weight Weight of the mobile phone.

Button Type Button type of the mobile phone. E.g. normal, flat, keyboard

6. Extendibility

Mobile phone features which are applied “to add or use outside elements to enhance the

ability of the phone” should be considered in extendibility performance criteria. For

example, people can store more photos or music songs in their extendable mobile phone

memory by inserting a memory card. Table 3.7 shows the mobile phone features that are

Table 3.7 Extendibility performance criteria

Features Description

Bluetooth Allow users to connect to Bluetooth devices such as earphones. USB Allow users to connect the phone to a computer.

External Memory Allow users to extend the memory of the phone. Downloadable Ringtone Allow users to download a new ringtone for the phone. Downloadable Game Allow users to download a new game for the phone. Head phone port Allow users to insert earphones.

PC Synchronization Allow users to synchronise their phones with computers.

7. Entertainment

Entertainment performance criteria can be applied to mobile phone features which can

“entertain” the user. For example, MP3 Player enabled mobile phones will appeal to

people who love listening to music. Mobile phone features that are categorised in

entertainment performance criteria can be seen in Table 3.8.

Table 3.8 Entertainment performance criteria

Features Description

MP3 Player Allow users to listen to music in MP3 format. FM Radio Allow users to listen to FM Radio.

Movies Allow users to watch the movies on the phone.

Stream Viewing Allow users to watch multi-media services through the Internet. Game Allow users to play a game on the phone.

Polyphonic Ringtone Provide a better quality of ringtone.

Multi-Media Message Allow users to send/receive photos & short sound media.